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0045. Which of the following best explains the concept "symbolic politics" at the center of Gusfield's book Symbolic Crusade?
A. | The temperance movement's attempt to demonize alcohol and drinking is an example of claims-making. | B. | Sometimes real social conflict erupts over things which do not really matter. | C. | The battle over temperance was a contest over whose morals would be THE morals of the country. | D. | Behind the battle over alcohol prohibition was the battle for the control of the revenues generated by alcohol sales and taxes on alcohol. | E. | Concern over drinking and driving emerged as more and more Americans moved to the suburbs in the post-WWII era. |
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